“I was deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Sergeant Maravillosa.

“As a member of our island ohana, her death hits home especially hard.

“I join our entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy to her family, friends and fellow soldiers.

“She was one of America’s finest.  We honor her for her courage, patriotism and devotion to duty.”

Sergeant Maravillosa was a graduate of Leilehua High School and attended Leeward Community College. 

She was an Army Reservist assigned to the 203^rd Military Intelligence Battalion, based in Maryland.

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